In Silk Attire: A Novel

Set against the glittering yet ruthless society of late‑Victorian London, the story follows Harry Ormond, the charismatic Marquis of Knottingley, who is determined to win the hand of the enchanting Annie Napier. Over drinks and theatrical outings, his friends tease and warn him, while the city's gossip mill already crowns Annie as its most coveted beauty. As Harry prepares for what he calls “a great leap,” his restless heart is torn between ambition and the fear of the unknown.

But Annie is no ordinary prize. Rival suitors—lords, aristocrats, and even the infamous Lord Sotheby— circle her like hawks, each promising fortunes and flattery, while rumors whisper that any marriage to her could bring scandal or even doom. Against this storm of envy and intrigue, Harry must decide whether his passion will survive the dangerous currents of high society, or whether the very name “Napier” will become a curse he cannot escape.